Freelance TE and ELL/ESL writers (East Harlem)
Good luck!
Laura
Friday, February 8, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Education-Related Leads for Wed., Feb. 6, 2008
Okay, I looked. It's quiet. Here are a few links to companies who provide editorial services for educational publishers.
Appingo Contact page
Ferguson Publishing Freelance info
InContext Publishing Partners Freelance Opportunities
Sage Publications It doesn't say exactly how to get in touch with them, but here's the Freelancers page (Note the reference to Corwin Press)
Pre-PressPMG Contact page
Good luck!
Laura
Appingo Contact page
Ferguson Publishing Freelance info
InContext Publishing Partners Freelance Opportunities
Sage Publications It doesn't say exactly how to get in touch with them, but here's the Freelancers page (Note the reference to Corwin Press)
Pre-PressPMG Contact page
Good luck!
Laura
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
New Writing for Hire Group
I just want to get the word out that there's a new Yahoo group called writingforhire. It's strictly conversations on write-for-hire jobs, mostly for the education market, but it's open to other markets. It's full of helpful souls and should turn out to be an excellent resource.
Laura
Laura
Exploring Correlating for the Education Market
What is Correlating?
In educational publishing, correlating is the science (art?) of matching the content to the various state education standards. Good correlating skills are vital to the industry. Some states say that textbooks have to meet 90% of the state grade-level standards to be approved, other states, like Texas, require 100%. And all 50 states have different standards. Yikes!
Before the age of the internet, freelance correlators would receive masses of books and gigantic charts and would have to meticulously write in page numbers next to the standards as they were met. Now, we have electronic spreadsheets and the most wonderful invention in the world… Ctrl-F, the Find function. (My pinky and forefinger of my left hand automatically assume the keyboard position at the word find, which is mildly awkward when the reference is “Mom, can you help me find my other shoe?” – But I digress.)
Since each state has its own set of standards, educational publishers need to make sure they cover as many states as they can with their material. It’s cost effective that way. So, sometimes a correlation job will be one book with more than one set of state standards (Can you imagine the size of that chart on paper?!)
How do I know if I can do it?
Those of you who have been teachers have done this. You might have had to turn in lesson plans with objectives and standards clearly marked for the lesson. I know that some years we’ve had huge charts of the state grade and subject-level standards posted and we were required to mark them as we taught them, each time we taught them. Yes, it’s those numbers.
If you’ve ever written lesson plans, you’ve correlated. It helps a great deal to know your subject area standards for your state. If you know them like the back of your hand, they transfer easily to other state’s standards.
How can I get a job in that area?
Correlating is not for everyone. It’s tedious and the print is small and often in large quantities. If you are truly interested in giving it a go, take a look at your resume. What correlating experiences did you have that you can highlight as a strength?
I’ve listed a few companies that do correlating. Take a look around, maybe send in your resume and cover letter. And as always, let us know how it goes.
Waterloo Education
Inside Edge Publishing
EdGate Correlation Services Go to the About Us page and click on the EdGate Staff tab for contact information (bottom of the page) [Laura's update: EdGate likes their correlators to be near their office in the Gig Harbor, Washington area.]
Academic Benchmarks Employment page
Tell us about your correlating experiences, paid or otherwise.
Laura
In educational publishing, correlating is the science (art?) of matching the content to the various state education standards. Good correlating skills are vital to the industry. Some states say that textbooks have to meet 90% of the state grade-level standards to be approved, other states, like Texas, require 100%. And all 50 states have different standards. Yikes!
Before the age of the internet, freelance correlators would receive masses of books and gigantic charts and would have to meticulously write in page numbers next to the standards as they were met. Now, we have electronic spreadsheets and the most wonderful invention in the world… Ctrl-F, the Find function. (My pinky and forefinger of my left hand automatically assume the keyboard position at the word find, which is mildly awkward when the reference is “Mom, can you help me find my other shoe?” – But I digress.)
Since each state has its own set of standards, educational publishers need to make sure they cover as many states as they can with their material. It’s cost effective that way. So, sometimes a correlation job will be one book with more than one set of state standards (Can you imagine the size of that chart on paper?!)
How do I know if I can do it?
Those of you who have been teachers have done this. You might have had to turn in lesson plans with objectives and standards clearly marked for the lesson. I know that some years we’ve had huge charts of the state grade and subject-level standards posted and we were required to mark them as we taught them, each time we taught them. Yes, it’s those numbers.
If you’ve ever written lesson plans, you’ve correlated. It helps a great deal to know your subject area standards for your state. If you know them like the back of your hand, they transfer easily to other state’s standards.
How can I get a job in that area?
Correlating is not for everyone. It’s tedious and the print is small and often in large quantities. If you are truly interested in giving it a go, take a look at your resume. What correlating experiences did you have that you can highlight as a strength?
I’ve listed a few companies that do correlating. Take a look around, maybe send in your resume and cover letter. And as always, let us know how it goes.
Waterloo Education
Inside Edge Publishing
EdGate Correlation Services Go to the About Us page and click on the EdGate Staff tab for contact information (bottom of the page) [Laura's update: EdGate likes their correlators to be near their office in the Gig Harbor, Washington area.]
Academic Benchmarks Employment page
Tell us about your correlating experiences, paid or otherwise.
Laura
Education-Related Leads for Tues., Feb. 5. 2008
I'm trying to shorten the titles so the urls don't become so monstrous.
Writer/Editor with STRONG knowledge of U.S. Government and History (Austin - Contract)
Bilingual (Spanish - English) editor and proofreader (says in-house, but then says telecommuting is okay)
Developmental Editor
Good luck!
Laura
Writer/Editor with STRONG knowledge of U.S. Government and History (Austin - Contract)
Bilingual (Spanish - English) editor and proofreader (says in-house, but then says telecommuting is okay)
Developmental Editor
Good luck!
Laura
Monday, February 4, 2008
Education-Related Freelance Leads for Monday, February 4, 2008
Writer/Editor of Phonics Lessons and Assessments
History Textbook Writer
Freelance - ESL/ELL Editor and Writer
Freelance - Reading and Language Arts Editor and Writer
Freelance - Social Studies Editor and Writer
Freelance Science Editor
Freelance Science Writer
Take a few minutes to get to know Quarasan. They are currently in need of freelance writers and editors. Most of the above list is for them.
AND Shakespeare Squared is looking for freelance content writers. Go to the main page and click on Careers. You need to scroll down a little for the freelance contact info.
Good luck!
Laura
History Textbook Writer
Freelance - ESL/ELL Editor and Writer
Freelance - Reading and Language Arts Editor and Writer
Freelance - Social Studies Editor and Writer
Freelance Science Editor
Freelance Science Writer
Take a few minutes to get to know Quarasan. They are currently in need of freelance writers and editors. Most of the above list is for them.
AND Shakespeare Squared is looking for freelance content writers. Go to the main page and click on Careers. You need to scroll down a little for the freelance contact info.
Good luck!
Laura
Friday, February 1, 2008
Education-Related Freelance Leads for Friday, February 1, 2008
Slow again. Here's an interesting one. Enspire Learning has some standing positions and some current openings on their Work for Enspire page. I can't tell what's telecommute, but it doesn't hurt to ask them. I found myself practicing my voice talent while driving home. :D (That'll make sense if you visit the site.)
Enjoy!
Laura
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